Spain Secures Late Equalizer in 2-2 Nations League Draw Against Netherlands
Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal extends Spain's two-year unbeaten streak after the Netherlands played with 10 men in a dramatic first leg.
- The Nations League quarter-final first leg between the Netherlands and Spain ended in a 2-2 draw in Rotterdam.
- Spain's Mikel Merino scored in added time to salvage the draw and maintain their 22-game unbeaten streak in competitive matches.
- The Netherlands took a 2-1 lead with goals from Cody Gakpo and Tijjani Reijnders but were reduced to 10 men after Jorrel Hato's red card.
- Nico Williams opened the scoring for Spain, combining with Pedri in the early stages of the match.
- The second leg in Valencia on Sunday will determine which team advances to the semi-finals to face either France or Croatia.